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Good for Life

Good for Life is a Local Ontario Heart Health Community Partnership funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (as of January 2006, we are actually under the Ministry of Health Promotion, a new branch of the Ontario Ministry of Health)

There are 36 Local OHHP Community Partnerships in Ontario. The partnership names vary from project to project to reflect a local identity. We share our partnership with Take Heart Muskoka and flow through agency Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

Ontario Heart Health Program – Taking Action for Healthy Living Goal:

To prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other chronic diseases such as Type-2 diabetes, stroke and some forms of cancer.

OHHP – TAFHL achieves this goal through collaborative partnerships between Ministry representatives, provincial organizations, Boards of Health/host agencies, other local community organizations, and volunteers, by implementing programs with a primary emphasis on physical activity, healthy eating, and smoke-free living at the community level.

The OHHP – TAFHL is a vehicle for collaborative, primary prevention efforts in Ontario communities. It provides resources for

• chronic disease outcomes by addressing a trio of common risk factors.
• Evaluating innovative approaches to population health issues.
• Public health “stewardship” as opposed to leadership or ownership.
• Balancing provincial direction and consistency with local priorities and flexibility.
• Local-provincial partnerships and working committees.

Good for Life Vision:

With shared values, Good for Life community partners work together through out Simcoe County to promote and support healthier lifestyle choices for all.

Mission:

• The Good for Life coalition will:
• Strengthen community action
• Create supportive environments
• Influence policy
• And support local and partner initiatives …

to increase awareness and support for residents of Simcoe County to make healthier choices related to healthy eating, physical activity, smoke free living and balancing stress